Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

Headquarters, 29th Independent Infantry Brigade Group, Force 121, British Army

Awarded on:

June 16th, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Ironclad

"In commandof the assault Brigade, he planned all details, and carried his task through with great ability and dash.

Showing almost complete indifference to shelling and sniping, he was communally in the more forward areas, carrying out personal recces regardless of danger and cheering up and on the troops. Accompanied by the C.P.O., he entered the town of ** [Tananarive?] long before resistance had ended, and accepted the personal surrender of the French Army Commanders.

His leadership was always an inspiration and forceful as on occasion when he applied his walking stick to the backsides of the few recalcitrants who appeared to have an unnecessary interest in the rear areas."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

April 5th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

July 5th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

November 8th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major-General

Unit:

Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, British Indian Army

Awarded on:

June 6th, 1946

"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma."
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"He commanded 36 Division from November 1942 to September 1945.

His Division took an active part in the BURMA Campaign where his skill and drive were largely instrumental in the successes which they won.

In September 1945, he assumed command of the Land Forces at HONGKONG and I attach hereto a citation by Vice Admiral Harcourt in respect of the outstanding services he has rendered in this capacity."

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-General

Awarded on:

June 5th, 1952

Rank:

Lieutenant-general

Awarded on:

January 2nd, 1956

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

June 13th, 1957